BMW X5: Removing And Installing Front Left Side Panel

Observe gap dimensions.

CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove front bumper trim.
• Remove wheel arch cover at front.
• Remove trim for cover on side member.
• Remove trim on wheel arch.
• Remove gutter strip.

Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts

Interior view of front side panel Release screws.

NOTE: Side panel and headlight are removed together.

Pull out retainer (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 181: Identifying Retainer

Detach plug (1) on headlight.

Fig. 182: Identifying Plug On Headlight

For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Lever out retainer (1) at bottom and detach towards rear.

Remove oil cooler and tie back.

Fig. 183: Identifying Retainer

Detach plug (1) on fog lamp.

For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:

Remove cable grommet in holding frame for oil cooler.

Fig. 184: Identifying Plug Fog Lamp

For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:

Release screw (1).

Fig. 185: Identifying Screw

Release screw (1).

For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Release screws (2) and remove holding frame for oil cooler.

Fig. 186: Identifying Screws

Slacken screw (1).

NOTE: Poor screw accessibility.

Fig. 187: Identifying Screw

Fig. 188: Pulling Side Panel Of A-Pillar Side

Close front door.

Pull side panel in area of A-pillar outwards (1) until screw fastening points are exposed.

Pull side panel upwards (2) until plastic guide (3) is exposed.

Slide side panel towards rear (4) and feed screw (5) out of module carrier.

Installation:

Feed in shim of screw (5) with a small screwdriver.

Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

• Spacer buffers (1)

Fig. 189: Identifying Spacer Buffers

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